Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M35 Tropical Overseas Cap, By Hans Brandt certificate_of_authenticity with a 250 mm long

with a 250 mm long nickel-plated magnetic steel blade

with a clear moisture shield over the black inked manufacturer's stamp inscribed "Deutsche Wertarbeit / Wilhelm Leunig / Hannover

Depicted in this photo album are two identifiable aces

circa early 1930’s issue

An Allied Soldier picked up this flag and added on German insignia

Germany, Heer. An Em/Nco’s M35 Tropical Overseas Cap, By Hans Brandt certificate_of_authenticity with a 250 mm long(Heer Tropen Schiffchen). A very well preserved Heer EM NCOs M35 tropical overseas cap, constructed of an olive drab cotton blend. The cap is fully surrounded by fold down side walls which are scalloped toward the front, while the crown is flanked on each side by a ventilation hole reinforced with a brown painted zink grommet. Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a light brown rayon backer bearing a machine embroidered silver